Living in Arcadia, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcadia · Census data 2020–2024
Arcadia has 3,426 residents with a median age of 29.4. The median household income is $55,218 (20% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $116,800, the median rent is $1,266/month.
Arcadia at a glance
- Population
- 3,426
- Median age
- 29.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,218State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $116,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,266/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Arcadia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arcadia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcadia the median home value is $116,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,266 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,543 a month in housing costs.
Arcadia median household income
The median household income in Arcadia is $55,218 and the income per person is $22,442. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Arcadia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,608
- Owner-occupied
- 28.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 71.5%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.94
Arcadia demographics
- Population
- 3,426
- Median age
- 29.4
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 5%
- Households
- 1,165
- Foreign-born
- 29.2%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcadia ›
Education in Arcadia
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcadia
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Arcadia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 3,426 | $55,218 | $116,800 | $1,266 |
| Saxon | 4,085 | $32,292 | $90,000 | $934 |
| Southern Shops | 3,797 | $37,754 | $109,600 | $1,058 |
| Fairforest | 1,727 | $52,468 | $199,800 | $1,329 |
| Hilltop | 2,950 | $37,444 | $125,800 | $1,160 |
| Valley Falls | 8,239 | $55,661 | $256,600 | $1,021 |
| Spartanburg | 38,910 | $51,964 | $203,700 | $1,099 |
| Whitney | 3,685 | $51,275 | $157,400 | $1,051 |
| Arkwright | 2,816 | $53,519 | $164,100 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in Arcadia, SC?
The median household income in Arcadia is $55,218, 20% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arcadia?
The median home value in Arcadia is $116,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Arcadia?
The median gross rent in Arcadia is $1,266 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Arcadia, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Arcadia?
The median age in Arcadia is 29.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Arcadia?
The average commute to work in Arcadia is 21 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcadia?
The unemployment rate in Arcadia is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcadia?
18.6% of adults in Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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